2026-IpdDip-03-DICAR- Advanced numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering for the assessment and mitigation of risks posed by natural hazards to structures and infrastructure

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Università di Pavia seeks a researcher to advance numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering for seismic and hydrogeological hazards. You will develop, calibrate, and apply models to assess safety and resilience of structures and infrastructure.

The position is part of the DORIAN project, open to Italian or foreign candidates holding a PhD or equivalent. The work emphasizes risk mitigation and digital tools for simulating natural events and related measures.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a related field on the date of deadline.
• Experience in numerical modelling and risk assessment is expected.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering and natural hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced numerical modelling for geotechnical structures.
• Assess safety and resilience of infrastructure under natural hazards.
• Calibrate models and analyze mitigation strategies using case studies.

Skills

Numerical modelling

Geotechnical engineering

Seismic risk analysis

Hydrogeological hazards

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification (abroad accepted)

Job description

Organisation/Company Università di Pavia Research Field Engineering Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research programme is aimed at the development and application of advanced numerical modelling methodologies in geotechnical engineering for assessing the safety and resilience of structures and infrastructure exposed to natural hazards, with particular reference to seismic and hydrogeological hazards. The activity will include the definition and calibration of numerical and digital models, the simulation of the effects induced by natural events, and the analysis of risk mitigation strategies. The effectiveness of mitigation measures and the interactions between soil, structures and infrastructure will also be assessed through selected case studies. The activities are part of Action 2 of the DORIAN project, devoted to the safety, sustainability and resilience of structures and infrastructure, and to the development of digital tools for simulating the effects of natural events and the related mitigation measures.

The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idr

The selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a research doctorate (PhD) or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, or, for the sectors concerned, a medical specialization qualification. The educational qualification has to concern the research theme.

Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications):

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER